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Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise
320 Collins Road, Boise, ID 83702
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise, in Boise, Idaho, is certified for 122 beds under government, state ownership.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Idaho median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (12, 3, 12 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 22.1 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 34.8.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day (1.2 RN), close to the Idaho median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 45.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Ada Co. median | Idaho median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 27 | 30 | 26 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 22.1 | 30.0 | 34.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 45.3% | 51.3% | 50.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $8,021 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (14 in the county, 80 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Idaho average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 16 May 2025, 3 Dec 2021.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×15 E ×4 F ×6
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | F | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | F | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0839 | Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. | F | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0940 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | F | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Feb 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2021 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jan 2022 |
| 3 Dec 2021 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jan 2022 |
| 3 Dec 2021 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jan 2022 |
| 9 Nov 2018 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | G | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2019 |
| 9 Nov 2018 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | G | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2019 |
| 9 Nov 2018 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | E | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2019 |
| 9 Nov 2018 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2019 |
| 9 Nov 2018 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2019 |
| 9 Nov 2018 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2019 |
| 9 Nov 2018 | F0559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2019 |
| 9 Nov 2018 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2019 |
| 9 Nov 2018 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2019 |
| 9 Nov 2018 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2019 |
| 9 Nov 2018 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2019 |
| 9 Nov 2018 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2019 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Idaho average. Turnover: nursing staff 45.3%, RNs 34.6%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Idaho median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 26.1% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 5.9% | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.6% | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 26.6% | 16.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.2% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 24.0% | 16.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, state. Legal business name: Division Of Veterans Services.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division of Veterans Services | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/01/2000 |
| Division of Veterans Services | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2006 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Ada County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center of Boise | Boise | 153 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 14.4 | — | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Creekside Transitional Care and Rehabilitation | Meridian | 139 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 31 | 22.3 | $8K | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Life Care Center of Treasure Valley | Boise | 120 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 25.0 | — | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Skyline Transitional Care Center | Boise | 111 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 32 | 28.8 | — | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Sunterra Springs Riverview | Boise | 30 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 66.7 | $8K | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Arbor Valley of Cascadia | Boise | 148 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 16.9 | — | 16 May 2025 |
| Aspen Transitional Rehabilitationabuse icon | Meridian | 30 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 50.0 | — | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Shaw Mountain of Cascadia | Boise | 108 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 30 | 27.8 | $11K | 14 May 2026 |
All 14 facilities in Ada County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise been cited for?
27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Idaho median is 26 per facility.
Has Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day against a Idaho median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise?
Ownership type is government, state. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Division of Veterans Services and Division of Veterans Services. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 16 May 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 16 May 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.